Gandini vs. Garcia
Level 18
: 3,000/6,000, 1,000 ante
Up at the feature table, Day 1a chip leader Jose Carlos Garcia opened for 13,000 from the button and was met by a three-bet to 87,000 by Filippo Gandini in the small blind. Garcia gave it some thought before making the call, and the cards were turned on their backs.
Gandini: 
Garcia: 
Gandini needed some help, and he got it when the 
flop gave him a straight. However, Garcia did pick up the better flush draw. The 
turn was safe for Gandini, and so was the 
river. Ship the double to the Italian.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
428,000
110,000
|
110,000 |
|
213,000
126,000
|
126,000 |